PCN & UFI for Non-Stone & Tile Floor Cleaners

How does the UFI creation and PCN notification service work?

After purchasing this service, you will receive access to the secure portal. This portal contains an overview of all steps. You fill in your product details and we will get to work.

Poison Center Notification & UFI

We will provide:

• Your product’s Unique Formula Identifier (UFI)
• A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) report
• Registration of your product with the relevant national Poison Centres via ECHA.

Countries for PCN registration

You can count the number of countries in which you want to register your product. This is the number of countries you need to purchase. You will be able to select the specific countries within the portal. If you plan to expand the sales of your products to new countries at a later date, then you can always order additional PCN country registrations.
The EU has 27 countries and the EEA has 30 (EU+Lichtenstein, Norway and Iceland) In the portal you can select these countries:

*For Switzerland we can create the PCN dossier, with all the needed information to make a submission in the Swiss portal. Contact us for more information.

CLP Label Information

We offer the option to purchase a CLP compliant product label, containing all mandatory information as required by the EU CLP Regulation. This will be provided as a PDF. This is not a design, but a summery of the required information. This will enable you to integrate the necessary information into your product label design. You can also order the CLP label creation separately. Already have a label? — We can do a CLP label compliance check of your label in accordance with current CLP requirements. We will provide detailed feedback and corrections to ensure your label meets all regulatory standards.

Poison Centre Notification for Floor Cleaning, Care, and Maintenance Products (Excludes Stone and Tile)

Floor cleaning, care, and maintenance products, excluding those designed specifically for stone and tile floors, are essential for keeping various types of flooring, such as wood, laminate, vinyl, or carpet, clean and well-maintained. These products often contain chemicals that may pose risks if misused. To ensure compliance with EU regulations and enhance consumer safety, a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is required for hazardous mixtures, providing poison centers with vital information in case of emergencies.

What is a UFI?

The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that links a specific product to its detailed formulation. For floor cleaning and care products, the UFI ensures that poison centers can quickly identify the product and provide accurate guidance during incidents involving exposure. The UFI must be displayed on the product label next to the hazard and precautionary statements.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a legal submission required for hazardous chemical mixtures sold in the EU. It contains comprehensive details about the product’s formulation, classification, and intended use. For floor cleaning and care products, this enables poison centers to offer precise and timely assistance in cases of accidental exposure or misuse.

What is CLP?

The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation standardizes the classification and labeling of chemical products across the EU. Floor cleaning and care products must comply with CLP requirements, which include displaying hazard symbols, warnings, and precautionary statements on the product label to inform users of potential risks.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a network of national institutions that provide guidance during chemical exposure emergencies. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers ensure that poison centers have access to critical product information, enabling them to respond effectively to incidents involving floor cleaning and care products.

Why is This Needed?

Floor cleaning and care products often contain surfactants, solvents, or other chemicals that could cause harm if ingested, inhaled, or come into contact with the skin or eyes. Submitting a PCN ensures that poison centers can swiftly access detailed product information to provide appropriate first aid or medical advice, reducing the risk of severe outcomes.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

The obligation to submit a PCN for hazardous chemical mixtures has been mandatory since January 1, 2021, under the EU CLP regulation. This applies to products intended for consumer, professional, and industrial use.

FAQ

Question: Do all floor cleaning and care products require a PCN?

Answer: Only products classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation require a PCN. Non-hazardous products are exempt from this requirement.

Question: Where should the UFI be placed on the product label?

Answer: The UFI must be clearly displayed on the product label, ideally near the hazard and precautionary statements, to ensure quick identification.

Question: What information is included in a PCN for floor cleaning and care products?

Answer: A PCN includes details about the product’s chemical composition, classification, packaging, intended use, and emergency response measures.

Question: What happens if I fail to submit a PCN?

Answer: Failure to comply with PCN requirements can result in fines, product recalls, or restrictions on the sale of the product within the EU.

Question: Who is responsible for submitting a PCN?

Answer: The manufacturer, importer, or distributor placing the product on the EU market is responsible for submitting the PCN.

Question: Are floor cleaning products for professional use also subject to PCN requirements?

Answer: Yes, any hazardous floor cleaning product, whether for consumer or professional use, must comply with PCN and CLP regulations.

Question: When did the requirement to include a UFI on the label become mandatory?

Answer: The requirement to display a UFI on the label of hazardous chemical products became mandatory on January 1, 2021, under EU regulations.

Question: How long does it take to submit the UFI and PCN notification?

It takes us a few days’ work. As soon as you upload the documentation, we will get started right away.

Question: Am I the owner of the PCN notification?

Yes, you are the owner of the PCN notification. You retain full ownership of the data you provided. The PCN notification will be accessible in your ECHA account.

Question: Is this service for one product or more?

The service is for one product.

Question: Why do I have to pay to create a UFI?

The service we offer is not just about providing a UFI. The UFI is a component within a much more extensive process. The core service we provide is the preparation and submission of your Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to national appointed bodies through ECHA portal, which is a mandatory requirement under the EU CLP Regulation for placing hazardous mixtures on the market. Generating a UFI is simplest part.  The PCN report, however, is complex. It demands detailed ingredient review—chemical classifications—formatted precisely for Poison Centre submission via ECHA.

Question: My company is not based in the EU, how can I submit a PCN?

We provide a solution for companies which are not based in the EU. You can find more information on the PCN & UFI for non-EU companies page.

Question: Can you provide Safety Data Sheets in full compliance with EU Regulation (REACH & CLP)?

Yes, we can create Safety Data Sheets (SDS)— also known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)— tailored to your product and compliant with the latest EU regulations. Whether you are manufacturing chemical mixtures, importing products into the EU, or distributing under a private label, a compliant SDS is legally required and essential for safe use throughout the supply chain. You will find more on the Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) Creation Service page.